I’m Jacob
I’m a Canadian system administrator and developer with a special interest in web-based applications and Linux server administration. Currently, I specialize in the administration and maintenance of medium-scale internal systems supporting a team of 50+ developers, artists, marketing specialists, and more.
I have experience working with
- Python
- PHP
- Java
- C++
- C#/.NET
- JavaScript
- HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
- SQL (MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL/Transact-SQL, and Oracle)
- Go
- Docker, LXC, and Hyper-V containers
- Markdown, reStructuredText, YAML
- Active Directory, LDAP, SAML
- Ubiquiti, Cisco, and other network equipment
Work Experience
I’m currently employed at Big Blue Bubble as a Systems Administrator. My primary responsibilities are ensuring that all internal systems continue to function to support the ongoing development of our games for several platforms. As part of this, I maintain several internal tools as well as the majority of our web presences. This involves administering local systems as well as cloud-based resources, and working with a variety of vendors both local and abroad.
Previously I was employed at Digital Echidna as a System Administrator. I was also employed during my co-op program as a web developer, mainly specializing in backend development for Drupal. I spent my days supporting an awesome team creating awesome websites using Drupal, one of the world’s leading Content Management Systems.
Education and Certifications
I graduated from Fanshawe College’s Computer Programmer Analyst program in December 2016 after completing three co-op work sessions with Digital Echidna.
In April 2017, I received my Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 8 certification at DrupalCon 2017. This demonstrates a well rounded knowledge of building performant, secure Drupal websites.
Writing
- May 14, 2016
- Oracle v. Google
Contact
The best way to contact me would be to send an email to me@jacobparry.ca or to contact me via GitHub.